Hank

Fraley

Fraley spent 11 years in the league and has served as the Lions’ offensive line coach since 2020. Having played a key role in the Lions’ explosive run game, the Seahawks’ interest in Fraley lies in their hope to improve a running game that they were underwhelmed with under offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Nearly all of Fraley’s coaching experience has been as an offensive line coach. He has not worked as an offensive coordinator in any capacity.

Their release of Ross Tucker makes more sense now. Fraley, a backup in Philly, should start right away and could solidify a shaky Cleveland interior line. This is good news for Charlie Frye and Reuben Droughns.

Fraley spent a decade in the NFL (2001-2010), primarily playing center. He was last heard of when the Rams made Fraley one of their final cuts in 2011 camp. In Minnesota, Fraley will be tasked with coaching up young OLs Matt Kalil, John Sullivan, Brandon Fusco, and Phil Loadholt. Minnesota has an excellent young offensive line core, as none of those players is 30 years old yet.

If Fraley is placed on injured reserve, Jamaal Jackson is expected to be activated from the practice squad and could start this week against Dallas.

Second-year man Trey Darilek will likely take over at center for the Eagles, whose offense continues to take hits.

Good news for the running game and whoever will be quarterbacking the offense come Week 1. Steinbach, flanked by Hank Fraley and Kevin Shaffer at practice Wednesday, will likely soon have Joe Thomas to his left side.

Mack was the only offensive lineman at the Senior Bowl who could keep B.J. Raji contained. Eric Mangini hopes he’ll be as effective as Nick Mangold in New York. The Browns may now consider cutting incumbent Hank Fraley.

The Browns used the No. 21 overall pick on Mack, so he’ll have high expectations right off the bat. If Mack adjusts quickly in training camp, Fraley’s roster spot would be jeopardy.

Incumbent Hank Fraley is going on 32 and Cleveland could invest a high pick on a center. Eric Wood and Antoine Caldwell are third-round possibilities.

The 21st selection took the vast majority of first-team snaps, replacing Hank Fraley. The Browns’ running game still isn’t hitting on all cylinders, but Mack has much more upside than Cleveland’s incumbent starter.